CVE-2024-53975: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
Published Nov 26, 2024
·Updated
Accessing a non-secure HTTP site that uses a non-existent port may cause the SSL padlock icon in the location URL bar to, misleadingly, appear secure.
Affected Software
3 affected components
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=133
Apple iOS
Mozilla Firefox Iphone Os<133.0
Event History
Nov 26, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53975?
CVE-2024-53975 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to mislead users about the security of non-secure sites.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2024-53975?
CVE-2024-53975 affects Mozilla Firefox version 133 and Apple iOS.
3
How do I fix CVE-2024-53975?
To fix CVE-2024-53975, ensure that you update your Mozilla Firefox and Apple iOS to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53975?
CVE-2024-53975 is a security vulnerability that causes the SSL padlock icon to appear misleadingly secure on non-secure HTTP sites.
5
How can I protect myself from CVE-2024-53975?
To protect yourself from CVE-2024-53975, avoid visiting non-secure HTTP sites and ensure your browser is always updated.